07. Regulations for the Titles of Trainers

FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG)

FIDE Trainers` System (Regulations)

FIDE Titles - TRG Seminars

The TRG (Appendix 1), by taking into ac-count previous decisions of FIDE Presidential & Executive Boards, General Assemblies and various proposals of recent years revised and finalised the present Regulations. These Regulations will apply to the FIDE Trainers’ System, dealing with FIDE Titles and TRG Seminars. All previous decisions on these matters will have no further validity and are replaced by the present document. (FIDE EB - Abu Dhabi 2015)

1.2.1.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements: a. Proposal/endorsement from his/her national federation. b. FIDE Trainer or minimum 10 years experience as a trainer in general. c. Holder of the title GM, IM or FM. d. Achieved a career high FIDE ELO rating of 2450 (strength). e. Knowledge, besides his/her native language, of at least one of the FIDE approved languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. f. Has published material, such as manuals, books or series of articles. g. Proof of World/International successes, as below: g1. Trainer of Olympic medal winning team. g2. Trainer of a World Champion. g3. Trainer of a Challenger for the World Championship (final match). g4. Trainer of the Continental team gold medal winner. g5. Trainer of the Continental individual champion. g6. Trainer of more than 3 World Champions in Youth and Junior categories. g7. Trainer - Founder of chess schools, which have developed a minimum of 3 IGM or 6 titled players (GM, IM or WGM). g8. Trainer, who originated and developed educational systems and/or programmes. 1.2.1.3. Title Award: a. The application (Appendix 2-a) must be sent through his/her national federation (mandatory). b. It is strongly noted that the most important criteria of a FST title (obligatory/mandatory requirements) are: f. (Published material) and g. (World/International successes) and TRG will mainly focus on these areas. All other requirements can be treated as non-mandatory. c. For the FST Title Award a ballot among the five TRG Board members will take place and a 70% positive number (Yes = 20% * Abstain = 10% * No = 0%) will be needed. If the application fails, the FIDE Trainer title may be awarded. The applicant is obliged to accept this procedure and fulfill the necessary payments. d. TRG reserves the right to investigate and accept or reject any statement of the applicant, without any further explanation.

1.2.2. FIDE Trainer (FT) 1.2.2.1. Scope - Mission: a. Introducing the trainee to important aspects of chess, such as the concept of and preparation for competitive success. This is necessary for trainees who wish to reach a high level of play or seek competitive success in any form. 1.2.2.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements: a. According to the relative evaluation tables. 1.2.2.3. Title Award: a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar. b. Rejected applicants for the FST title but who achieve the necessary qualification for this title.

1.2.3. FIDE Instructor (FI) 1.2.3.1. Scope - Mission: a. Teach the trainee the theory of the middlegame and the endgame. He will work closely with the trainee towards the creation of the trainee's personalized opening repertoire, which he will also help enrich with new ideas. b. Raise the competitive standard of national youth players to an international level. 1.2.3.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements: a. According to the relative evaluation tables. 1.2.3.3. Title Award: a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.

1.2.4. National Instructor (NI) 1.2.4.1. Scope - Mission: a. Raising the level of competitive chess players to a national level standard. b. Training trainees with rating up to 1700. c. School teacher. 1.2.4.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements: a. According to the relative evaluation tables. 1.2.4.3. Title Award: a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.

1.2.5. Developmental Instructor (DI) 1.2.5.1. Scope - Mission: a. Spread the love for chess among children and methodically bring them to a competitive level. b. Instructor for beginners, elementary, intermediate and recreational level players. c. School teacher. 1.2.5.2. Qualification - Professional Skills Requirements: a. According to the relative evaluation tables. 1.2.5.3. Title Award: a. By successful participation in a TRG Seminar.

1.2.6.2. FIDE titles. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:

Scale

Points Awarded

0

0 x 10 = 0

1

1 x 10 = 10

2

2 x 10 = 20

3

3 x 10 = 30

4

4 x 10 = 40

5

5 x 10 = 50

6

6 x 10 = 60

7

7 x 10 = 70

8

8 x 10 = 80

9

9 x 10 = 90

10

10 x 10 = 100

1.2.6.3. Attendance. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:

Scale

Points Awarded

0

0 x 10 = 0

1

1 x 10 = 10

2

2 x 10 = 20

3

3 x 10 = 30

4

4 x 10 = 40

5

5 x 10 = 50

6

6 x 10 = 60

7

7 x 10 = 70

8

8 x 10 = 80

9

9 x 10 = 90

10

10 x 10 = 100

1.2.6.4. Bibliography - Published Material. Evaluation according to the Lecturer. Counts 10% on final title:

Scale

Points Awarded

0

0 x 10 = 0

1

1 x 10 = 10

2

2 x 10 = 20

3

3 x 10 = 30

4

4 x 10 = 40

5

5 x 10 = 50

6

6 x 10 = 60

7

7 x 10 = 70

8

8 x 10 = 80

9

9 x 10 = 90

10

10 x 10 = 100

1.2.6.5. Experience as noted in the CV. Counts 20% on final title:

Years

Points Awarded

1

0 x 20 = 0

2

1 x 20 = 20

3

2 x 20 = 40

4

3 x 20 = 60

5

4 x 20 = 80

6

5 x 20 = 100

7

6 x 20 = 120

8

7 x 20 = 140

9

8 x 20 = 160

10

9 x 20 = 180

+10

10 x 20 = 200

1.2.6.6. Written Exams. Counts 30% on final title. For a 30-question exam the final result is divided by three and multiplied by 30. For a 15-question exam the final result is divided by one-and-a-half and multiplied by 30. The numbers are rounded. 1.2.6.7. According to the total result of the previous evaluation tables, the titles are awarded as following:

Points Awarded

Title

1000-800

FT

799-600

FI

599-400

NI

399-200

DI

199-0

No title

1.3. Procedures - Financial a. After successful graduation from the seminar course, each participant will receive a participation certificate signed by the Lecturers/Seminar Leaders. b. After the detailed report submission by the Lecturers/Seminar Leaders to TRG, the latter will submit the title applications /proposals to FIDE for approval by an official body (PB, EB or GA). c. Following approval, the trainer will receive the official diploma and badge (the badge shall include the photograph of the trainer and the license validity) from FIDE, if the following conditions are fulfilled: c1. Requirements (Qualification) for each title as described above. c2. Diploma of the successful participation in the FIDE Trainer Seminar (except for FST). c3. Written examinations (except for FST). c4. Payments of FIDE fees (participation and titles), according to the following table:

Title Awarded

Title Award (one-time)

License Fee (valid for 4 years)

FIDE Senior Trainer

300 Euros

180 Euros

FIDE Trainer

200 Euros

120 Euros

FIDE Instructor

100 Euros

60 Euros

National Instructor

50 Euros

30 Euros

Developmental Instructor

50 Euros

30 Euros

d. The FIDE fee for a participant to a TRG seminar is 100 euros and it must be paid to the affiliated federation/body, co-organizer of the Seminar. The affiliated federation /body, co-organizer will be invoiced by FIDE for the total amount of the participants’ fees. It must be noted that the seminar fee, under certain circumstances, could be varied from 0 to 100 euros. e. It is allowed for a participant to pay his Title Fee in advance to the affiliated federation/body co-organizer or to FIDE directly. In this case he/she must inform FIDE in writing of this action. In the case that his/her title fails to be approved by FIDE, the Title Fee is not refundable. f. A titled Trainer will be charged a ‘License Fee’ after two calendar years have passed since the title was awarded. Each license will be valid for four (4) years. (ex) World Champions and the FST of the 2004 Direct Approval (founders) are exempt from these license regulations. Failing to fulfill the license’s obligations will lead to a suspension from the trainers’ title lists. g. English is the official language between TRG, federations and Trainers. h. GMs and IMs do not have to attend a seminar, but would be given the lowest title together with all the TRG literature (optional - Appendix 2-b).

2. TRG Seminars2.1. Order of Procedures 2.1.1. Application of the co-organizing body(s) to TRG (Appendix 3). 2.1.2. Approval by federation and Continental Presidency. 2.1.3. Approval of Lecturers/Seminar Leaders (Appendix 4), program and lectures. 2.1.4.AnnouncementonFIDEand TRG websites by completing the obligatory draft forms. 2.1.5. Results submission by the Lecturer to TRG for approval (Appendix 5 & 6). 2.1.6. TRG’s submission of the proposed results to PB/GA and payments to FIDE.

2.2. Lecturers - Seminar Leaders 2.2.1. All TRG seminars are conducted by Lecturers/Seminar Leaders (FST title holders). Lecturers/Seminar Leaders are highly skilled professionals, each with many years of experience in the chess training field. They combine the expertise of a professional trainer, expert practitioner and TRG seminar experience, offering proven teaching and facilitation skills that will ensure an active and participatory learning experience. 2.2.2. All Lecturers/Seminar Leaders (Appendix 2) are appointed by the TRG once per year and an application (and approval) is needed in order to add a new FST to the list. 2.2.3. In each 30-hour seminar two Lecturers /Seminar Leaders will be in charge. Exceptions are allowed if approved beforehand by TRG. For a 15-hour seminar one Lecturer is allowed. 2.2.4. Assistants (other titled trainers, psychologists, etc) are allowed. 2.2.5. The Syllabus guideline will be used in TRG seminars. A copy must be given (free or by debit) to all participants before the written examinations. 2.2.6. When organizing seminars for National Instructor and Developmental Instructor titles, it is possible that they can be conducted by FIDE Trainer or FIDE Instructor title holders. But this has to be approved in advance by TRG. 2.2.7. A recommended estimated cost for Lecturers’ fees for TRG seminars is 3.500 euros for a 30-hour seminar and 1.750 euros for a 15-hour seminar. That amount includes neither travel expenses nor board & lodging. Various other expenses (auditorium, bulletin, coffee-breaks costs) will be the responsibility of the co-organizer. 2.2.8. A co-organizer is granted the right to charge each participant a ‘participation fee’ up to 450 euros. Any such ‘participation fee’ is deemed to include the FIDE fee of 100 euros (1.3.d). 2.2.9. In each seminar programme (prospectus) the following must be analysed: 2.2.9.1. Dates. 2.2.9.2. Location. 2.2.9.3. Titles’ analysis. 2.2.9.4. Order of events and course plan. 2.2.9.5. Various costs and payments. 2.2.9.6. Lecturers. 2.2.9.7. Various other information. 2.2.10. All participants must complete their personal ID-Card (Appendix 7) and return it in electronical form to the Lecture. 2.2.11. Any seminar participant is obliged to fully accept the present Regulations with his/her written participation. Appeals against the Lecturer’s decision are allowed within 30 days and only via the national federation. The decision of TRG will be final. 2.2.12. The conduct of seminars via the Internet may be permitted, but only after TRG’s approval of each specific case.

3. Guideline for FIDE Academies 3.1. Procedures. 3.1.1. A FIDE Academy application must be endorsed and sent by the National Chess Federation (which must be a member of FIDE), where the Academy is registered and affiliated. 3.1.2. The applicant must address an official application to its National Chess Federation, with a copy to TRG. 3.1.3. The National Federation is responsible to officially inform TRG within 90 days on its decision. In case of rejection, a valid reason, according to the FIDE/TRG Regulations, should be noted. 3.1.4. The applicant has the right to appeal against a rejection. TRG’s decision would be final upon approval by Presidential Board or General Assembly. 3.2. Obligations. 3.2.1. An approved and endorsed FIDE Academy shall conduct its activities in accordance with the requirements, obligations, and rights assigned by FIDE, TRG, and any official terms of agreements reached between the FIDE Academy and the National Federation. 3.2.2. Shall carry on all its official documents the FIDE title and the FIDE logo. 3.2.3. Shall follow FIDE & TRG Regulations and Guidelines. 3.2.4. Shall follow the FIDE Trainers’ Commission ‘Syllabus’ and the FIDE and TRG Official Books. 3.2.5. Shall pay the Registration Fee (200 euros) and annual fee (300 euros per year) to FIDE. These fees do not apply to the three founding FIDE Academies: ASEAN Chess Academy (Singapore), FIDE Trainer Academy (Berlin), and American Chess University (New Jersey). 3.2.6. Shall cooperate with TRG’s approved FIDE Lecturers/Seminar Leaders. 3.2.7. Shall cooperate with FIDE licenced trainers. 3.2.8. Shall provide and regularly update requested necessary information for TRG’s archives and microsite. 3.2.9. Shall cooperate in harmony, with all. 3.3. Rights. 3.3.1. Can submit via the National Federation its internal tournaments for FIDE Rating calculations. No additional costs other than the official FIDE costs can be added by the National Federation. 3.3.2. Can organize FIDE Training Camps. 3.3.3. Can issue FIDE Attendance Certificates. 3.3.4. Can apply (via the federation) to TRG to organize FIDE Trainers’ Seminars for FIDE Trainers’ titles. 3.3.5. Can send its trainees (maximum one player per category - wild cards) to World & Continental Youth Chess Championships and the World and Continental Chess School Championships. In this case the registration must be made via the National Federation. A fee for each FIDE Academy player up to 100 euros can be issued by the National Federation (administrative fees). In case of disagreement on the amount, the FIDE Academy can appeal to TRG, which will make the final decision.

4. Licenced Trainers 4.1. No trainer will be offered free board & lodging at official FIDE events such as Olympiads, World, European, Continental, Pan-American, and Asian Team Championship, and World and Continental Youth Individual Championships, if he/she does not hold any official FIDE/TRG title (official implementation: 01.07.2014). 4.2. No trainer will be offered access to the official playing hall at official FIDE events such as Olympiads, World, Continental, European, Pan-American, and Asian Team Championship, and World and Continental Youth Individual Championships, if he/she does not hold any official FIDE/TRG title (official implementation: 01.07.2014). 4.3. Each national federation shall nominate an ‘Official Contact Person’ with the TRG.